Cool Mens Devilock Hairstyle
The devilock is a hairstyle worn by some members of the Misfits beginning around 1979. The sides and back of the hair are kept short, while the front is kept long and combed forward. There are several variations; the most common version is worn with the front hair pinched into a spiked ponytail, save that the hair is usually styled in place with gel rather than with hair ties. “Devilock” is the title of one of the songs released on the Misfits’ final album, Earth A.D.. Devilock is also the name of a Misfits tribute band from Salt Lake City, Utah.
In an early 1980s interview, Jerry Only said the devilock evolved out of a “tidal wave” hairstyle he wore at the time, popular amongst the 1970s surfing and skateboarding communities. Supposedly, he originally called the hairstyle “the wave”, until Glenn Danzig’s friend’s mother came up with the more sinister name that stuck. In the same interview, Danzig claims that his version of the hairstyle developed from an imitation of Eddie Munster’s hairstyle. The name most likely derives from elflock, tangled hair, which according to folklore was done by elves upon a sleeping person.
The members of Samhain sported devilocks that were spread out and looked more like an extremely long fringe or bangs. This separated style of devilock is known as a “deathlock”. Other notable musicians who have at one time sported devilocks include Davey Havok during AFI’s earlier years, Matt Skiba and Derek Grant of Alkaline Trio, Randy Blythe from Lamb of God, Fat Mike of NOFX, John Pettibone from Himsa, Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance, Phil Anselmo of Pantera, and Kevin Von Doom of Psychoholic Slag
